Hi, I’m
Simi Varia
Bournemouth,Dorset
Summary
A proactive and organised professional with a BA (Hons) in Business and Project Management and 8 years of versatile experience spanning event coordination, executive support, and project-based roles within fast-paced industries. Adept at managing competing priorities, coordinating stakeholders, and ensuring smooth operational delivery. Known for a calm, solutions-focused approach in high-pressure settings, with strong communication and planning skills. Now seeking to transition into a role, which enables me to use my transferable expertise in administration, scheduling, and process management. Quick to learn, highly adaptable, and ready to make a meaningful contribution in a new industry.
Overview
7
years of professional experience
4
years of post-secondary education
Work history
RENTECBournemouth, Dorset
Contract Co-Ordinator
2024.11 - 2025.01 (2 education.months_Label)
Job overview
- Assisting contract managers in developing detailed project plans, schedules, and deliverables
- Maintaining accurate records, contracts, and compliance documents related to renewable energy projects
- Assisting in preparing project proposals, and regulatory filings
- Assist in scheduling, and coordination of materials, equipment, and subcontractors
- Support site teams with administrative tasks and operational coordination
- Assist in preparing permit applications, project proposals, and regulatory filings
Starbucks, Hertfordshire
Supervisor
2024.07 - 2024.10 (3 education.months_Label)
Job overview
- Evaluating employee performance and providing regular feedback to ensure goals and objectives are met
- Developing team goals and objectives and monitor progress to ensure successful completion of tasks
- Led team meetings to discuss progress and review any challenges faced
- Managing daily operations, ensuring that all tasks were completed on schedule and within budget
- Preparing comprehensive audits that detail the results of the audit and identified potential risks
- Working under strict time frames and constraints to meet and exceed sale times and prices
Shelley Manor Medical CentreBournemouth, Dorset
Appointment Coordinator
2023.07 - 2024.06 (11 education.months_Label)
Job overview
- Scheduling appointments and managing the appointment calendar to optimise patient flow
- Answering incoming calls promptly and accurately responding to inquiries
- Providing clerical support to clinicians, including filing, copying, and preparing documents for patient visits
- Collaborating with medical professionals, nurses, and administrative staff to ensure efficient clinic operations
- Undertaking other general admin duties, e.g. scanning documents, sending referral letters to secondary care, etc.
InspirateLeicester
Event Coordinator
2020.01 - 2023.06 (3 education.years_Label & 5 education.months_Label)
Job overview
- Assisting with event planning, including the creation of event schedules and meetings with committees to create plans
- Being part of the event delivery team, ensuring the smooth running of events whilst in action
- Working closely with the Event Manager, communicating with sponsors concerning event requirements as directed
ArtistLondon
Personal Assistant
2017.12 - 2020.09 (2 education.years_Label & 9 education.months_Label)
Job overview
- Organising and preparing meetings including liaising with attendees, room/venue booking, note taking and assisting in managing actions arising from meetings
- Calendar management: Scheduling appointments and events, ensuring all relevant parties are well-informed and prepared
- Travel arrangements: coordinating travel logistics including booking hotels and transportation for gigs and events
- Social Media management: Creating social media posts for engagement, actively managing the artist’s online presence to maximise engagement and visibility through creating relevant posts
Premier Inn, Hertfordshire
Supervisor
2018.08 - 2019.08 (1 education.year_Label)
Job overview
- Organising and coordinating a team to ensure a smooth running of the shift
- Writing job adverts, interviewing, recruiting and on-boarding new members of the team
- Ensuring all shift rotas are adequately covered, adapting to any absences or changes in staff
Education
Bournemouth UniversityBournemouth
Bachelor of Arts with Honours from Business and Project Management
2020.09 - 2023.06 (2 education.years_Label & 9 education.months_Label)
Marriotts SchoolStevenage, Hertfordshire
A-Levels from Business Studies
2017.09 - 2019.06 (1 education.year_Label & 9 education.months_Label)
Skills
- Project coordination
- Scheduling and calendar management
- Task prioritisation and time management
- Conflict resolution and problem-solving
- Team coordination and delegation
- Performance monitoring and feedback
- Decision-making and adaptability
- Client management
- Professionalism and client-facing confidence
- Ability to work under pressure
Timeline
Contract Co-Ordinator
RENTEC
2024.11 - 2025.01 (2 education.months_Label)
Supervisor
Starbucks
2024.07 - 2024.10 (3 education.months_Label)
Appointment Coordinator
Shelley Manor Medical Centre
2023.07 - 2024.06 (11 education.months_Label)
Bournemouth University
Bachelor of Arts with Honours from Business and Project Management
2020.09 - 2023.06 (2 education.years_Label & 9 education.months_Label)
Event Coordinator
Inspirate
2020.01 - 2023.06 (3 education.years_Label & 5 education.months_Label)
Supervisor
Premier Inn
2018.08 - 2019.08 (1 education.year_Label)
Personal Assistant
Artist
2017.12 - 2020.09 (2 education.years_Label & 9 education.months_Label)
Marriotts School
A-Levels from Business Studies
2017.09 - 2019.06 (1 education.year_Label & 9 education.months_Label)